FMS ComACT vs Visual Assistance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FMS ComACT
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FMS ComACT allows you easily and intuitively operate your FMS EMGZ310.ComACT measuring amplifier. FEATURES - Significant improvement of the usability during start-up and installation - Data display, logging and export for diagnostics and analysis - Export of the basic setting for easy restoration - Most effective configuration of the amplifier: offset and gain - Very nice visualization of the measuring and output values YOUR OPINION To allow updates and improvements on a regular basis, we will be happy to receiving your ideas and proposals. Please send your comments and suggestions for improvement to mailto:info@fms-technology.com COMPATIBILITY - Bluetooth LE (iPhone 4s, iPad 3rd Generation, iPad Mini oder newer) ABOUT FMS FORCE MEASURING SYSTEMS AG FMS Force Measuring Systems AG is a worldwide market leader in the fields of tension measurement / control, web guiding, and specialized telemetry technologies. Our standard and custom solutions are applied in the converting, metals, paper, textile and wire & cable industries. FMS Force Measuring Systems AG’s advanced technology, high quality components and extensive application knowledge supports customers around the world in maximizing productivity. Since 1993 our highly skilled workforce has crafted superior solutions and set the benchmark in the industry.
Visual Assistance
This app connects users with experts for real-time remote support. It allows for live video and audio sharing, photo capture, and interactive markings to aid in troubleshooting. Integrated chat with translation facilitates clear communication and information exchange.
- Live video and audio sharing
- Photo capture and sharing
- Live markings on images
- Chat and voice chat with translation
- Document display (technical drawings, etc.)
- Real-time expert support
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Work side by side with the experts of the W&H Information and Diagnostic Centre (IDC). Our service engineers digitally support you during troubleshooting as if they were directly on site – thanks to audio and video transmission in real time. Integrated chat functions and the display of technical documents or instructions facilitate the exchange of information. Benefit from fast support without waiting times, reduce downtime and increase your productivity – with Service Sight by Sight. Your possibilities with Visual Assistance: - Share your live view and audio with W&H experts - Take and share photos - Receive helpful live markings in pictures from our experts - Use chat or voice chat communication with automatic translation functions - Gain insight into documents such as technical drawings or circuit diagrams
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FMS ComACT at every 2 months against Visual Assistance's every 5 months. FMS ComACT also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FMS ComACT ships an update every 2 months, Visual Assistance every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FMS ComACT | Visual Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FMS Force Measuring Systems AG | Windmöller & Hölscher |
In-app purchases
FMS ComACT
No in-app purchases
Visual Assistance
No in-app purchases
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